Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in which a male stepped in front of a HPD patrol car at 3800 Lyons about 2 a.m. on Sunday (July 31).

The deceased male, age unknown, suffered critical injuries and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital. Doctors pronounced him dead on Monday (August 1). His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

Officer T. Fletcher, assigned to the Northeast Patrol Division, was not injured in this accident. He was sworn in as an officer in September 2007.